Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Luce Center
Horse hobble
Object Number:
1938.292
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Wood, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 55 x 14 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 139.7 x 36.2 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Wooden horse hobble in the shape of a crook with a T-shaped support inserted in the center; cylindrical bar inserted through the curved end witha leather fragment attached at the end.
Gallery Label:
This horse hobble was formerly in the collection of Col. Paxton, Helicong, Penn.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
